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Climbing for Life (2025)

Original title: てっぺんの向こうにあなたがいる

2025-10-31 · 2h 10m · JA
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In 1975, a woman reached the summit of Mount Everest: Junko, the first woman in history to reach the world's highest peak. Junko's unforgettable feat stunned the world, bringing her into the spotlight but casting a huge shadow over her friends and family. Despite being diagnosed with a terminal illness in her final years, Junko continued to challenge the mountains. What was the last thing she saw beyond the summit?

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Junji SakamotoDirector

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Sayuri YoshinagaSayuri YoshinagaJunko TabeiNonNonJunko Tabei (Adolescent)Yuki AmamiYuki AmamiEtsuko KitayamaKoichi SatoKoichi SatoMasaaki TabeRyuya WakabaRyuya WakabaShintaro TabeAsuka KudoAsuka KudoYoung Masaaki TabeMizuki KayashimaMizuki KayashimaYoung Etsuko KitayamaMisa WadaMisa WadaWan MaruiWan MaruiWako AndoWako AndoNakai ChisatoNakai ChisatoErika OsanaiErika Osanai

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What is Climbing for Life about?

In 1975, a woman reached the summit of Mount Everest: Junko, the first woman in history to reach the world's highest peak. Junko's unforgettable feat stunned the world, bringing her into the spotlight but casting a huge shadow over her friends and family. Despite being diagnosed with a terminal illness in her final years, Junko continued to challenge the mountains. What was the last thing she saw beyond the summit?

How long is Climbing for Life?

Climbing for Life has a runtime of 130 minutes.